22. "Aren't you shameless?"
Author: Starr
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Chapter 22

All through the night, Liam was up, scrolling through his laptop. He had only closed his eyes for a few minutes an hour before dawn.

Not wanting to be late, immediately his alarm clock rang, he jumped off the couch he had fallen asleep on and then hurried towards the bathroom to clean up and within five minutes he was fully ready.

Now armed with the evidence, he made his way towards the door and after one last look at his laptop which was lying on the table, he stepped out.

“The police station.” He yelled at the chauffeur who had refused to turn off his radio.

“Sure, get in. That will cost you a ten dollar bill though.” He replied, increasing the volume of the radio. Staying up all night, coupled with the noise from the radio, Liam was uncomfortable and when he couldn't bear it anymore, he scowled, “Turn it off, my head’s splitting.”

Thankfully, the chauffeur did as he was told without a fuss.

Immediately they arrived at his destination, he paid his fare and then clim
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